I know I’m a little late to the party with these book reviews, but if you feel like you’re starting to get burnt out from playing the game why not pick up one of the three books associated with The Old Republic universe. I’ve tried to avoid spoilers as much as possible for this article; my apologizes in advance if I give anything away to those who haven’t read the books though.

Paul S. Kemp’s official Star Wars: The Old Republic novel, Deceived, is now available for purchase. You’ve seen Darth Malgus kick some serious butt in the two game trailers, “Deceived” and “Hope.” Now you can learn more about this Sith Warrior as he finds his place in the peacetime which follows the Treaty of Coruscant. He must also face Jedi Aryn Leneer, who seeks vengeance for the death of her master.

This is Kemp’s second novel set in the Star Wars universe. His first was Crosscurrent. He is currently working on the sequel, Riptide.

Read Chapter One at the official SWTOR site here. Read Chapter Two at StarWars.com here.

Paul S. Kemp announced on his personal blog sites, paulskemp.com and paulskemp.livejournal.com, that he will be giving away three signed advanced reader copies of his novel, Deceived. The three lucky winners will be chosen at random from those who leave a comment on the blog entry pertaining to the giveaway. For more details and to enter your name in the drawing, click here.

Paul S. Kemp’s Darth Malgus novel, Deceived, is not due to be released until March 2011, but the fans are getting a sneak peek at the first chapter today, now available on the official SWTOR site. Read Chapter One here. Chapter Two is available at StarWars.com. Read Chapter Two here.